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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,644.63, 15,968.25 and 5,954.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,644.63, 15,968.25 and 5,954.55 is: 8,932.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,644.63 : 15,968.25 = 5,954.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,644.63/15,968.25 = 5,954.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,644.63x = 15,968.25 × 5,954.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,644.63x = 95,083,743.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,083,743.04/10,644.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,932.56

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